Class Offerings

Festival Coordinators and LYS owners! I can bring classes to you! Please choose from the list of classes I currently offer below. Contact me for details on these classes and any special requests you may have. Schedule a class for your event or shop today!

Crochet Classes

Technique Classes

Skill LevelEssential Learning
Intro to Crochet
BeginnerBasic stitches
Working flat or in-the-round
Crochet CablesIntermediateFront-post & Back-post crochet
Cabling
Filet Crochet
Advanced BeginnerFilet crochet technique
Reading a chart
Creating a simple chart

Project Classes

Skill LevelEssential Learning
Welcome Baby Beanie
Welcome Baby Beanie		Advanced BeginnerReading a pattern
Reading a diagram
Christmas Crochet Stocking
Advanced BeginnerHexagon motif construction
Piecing Techniques
Granny Square Baby BlanketAdvanced BeginnerSquare motif construction
Piecing Techniques
Tshirt Yarn Basket
Advanced BeginnerReusing materials
Alternative yarns
Construction
Lush Cowl
IntermediateFront-post & Back-post crochet
Cabling
Virus Shawl
IntermediateReading a pattern
Reading a diagram

Design and Construction Classes

Skill LevelEssential Learning
Anatomy of a Sock
Advanced BeginnerReading a pattern
Parts of a sock
Sock construction
Crochet Shawl Formulas
IntermediateConstruction concepts to create various shapes
Design Your Own HexicardiIntermediateGarment measurement and construction
Motif construction concepts
Adaptation concepts

Knitting Classes

Technique Classes

Skill LevelEssential Learning
Intro to Knitting
BeginnerKnitting & Purling
Cast-on & Bind-off
Knit CablesAdvanced BeginnerReading a pattern
Cabling
Continental Knitting
Advanced BeginnerContinental Knitting and Purling
Advantages of Continental Knitting
Double Knitting
Advanced BeginnerDouble Knitting technique, Cast-ons & Bind-offs
Reading a chart
Fixing Knitting Mistakes
Advanced BeginnerIdentifying mistakes
3 Techniques for correcting mistakes
General tips for avoiding & fixing mistakes
Two Socks on Two CircularsIntermediateCuff-down construction
Working in-the-round on two circular needles

Project Classes

Skill LevelEssential Learning
Papillon Cowl
IntermediateReading a pattern
Wrap & Turn short rows

Design & Construction Classes

Skill LevelEssential Learning
Anatomy of a SockAdvanced BeginnerReading a pattern
Parts of a sock
Sock construction
Design Your Own Knit Hat
Advanced BeginnerHat construction
Adaptation concepts

Combined Classes

I especially love this selection of classes because it provides a rare opportunity for my knitting and crochet friends to get together! These classes are suitable as a class for all knitters, all crocheters, or knitters and crocheters combined.

Skill LevelEssential Learning
Anatomy of a Sock
Advanced BeginnerReading a pattern
Parts of a sock
Sock construction
Graphing for Knitting and Crochet
IntermediateVarious colorwork concepts
Measuring and Sizing
Sources and inspiration for graphing
Graphing on paper
Digital tools for graphing
Making a Sweater that Fits
Advanced BeginnerSweater Construction
Sizing
Gauge
Ease
Blocking
Inspiration from Architecture
Advanced BeginnerVarious motif construction
Designing with motifs
Piecing Techniques

Kids Classes

Fun, short classes suitable for anyone with limited or no experience with yarn. Great for kids and adults!

Finger Knitting for Kids
Knit an I-cord
Make a Pom-pom Monster